Disciple — Defs

01 n. One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doct…

1.
One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior.

Phrases & compounds

The disciples — the twelve selected companions of Jesus; -- also called the apostles.

Disciples of Christ — See Christian, n., 3, and Campbellite.

Syn. Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.

02 v. t. To teach; to train.

imp. & p. p. Discipled; p. pr. & vb. n. Discipling

1.
To teach; to train.[Obs.]
“That better were in virtues discipled.” — Spenser.
2.
To punish; to discipline.[Obs.]
3.
To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or principles.[R.]
“Sending missionaries to disciple all nations.” — E. D. Griffin.